Arginine Vasopressin-Neurophysin-II Preproprotein
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Arginine Vasopressin-Neurophysin-II Preproprotein Definition
This protein is a precursor protein consisting of arginine vasopressin and two associated proteins, neurophysin II and a glycopeptide, copeptin. Arginine vasopressin is a posterior pituitary hormone which is synthesized in the supraoptic nucleus and paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus. Along with its carrier protein, neurophysin II, it is packaged into neurosecretory vesicles and transported axonally to the nerve endings in the neurohypophysis where it is either stored or secreted into the bloodstream. It has a direct antidiuretic action on the kidney, and also causes vasoconstriction of the peripheral vessels. This hormone can contract smooth muscle during parturition and lactation. It is also involved in cognition, tolerance, adaptation and complex sexual and maternal behaviour, as well as in the regulation of water excretion and cardiovascular functions. (from LocusLink)
Arginine Vasopressin-Neurophysin-II Preproprotein Synonyms
Arginine Vasopressin-Neurophysin II Preproprotein, ADH, ARVP, AVP, AVP-NPII, AVRP, Prepro-Arginine-Vasopressin-Neurophysin II, VP, Vasopressin-Neurophysin II-Copeptin
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